Town of Newstead

Town of Newstead has one contested race in the current election

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Town of Newstead voters have several seats to fill in the current election with early voting underway at various locations including the lower level of the Akron Village Hall, Main Street and your designated polling place on election day, November 4, 2025, however, only one is contested.  Two candidates are seeking the position of Town of Newstead Highway Superintendent, incumbent Michael Bassennello and Gary Baehr, a veteran member of the Town Highway Department.

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Akron Chambers sponsors Scarecrow contest

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This Halloween season, the Akron Chamber of Commerce. with the support of village merchants, plans to “spook up” the Main Street business district by sponsoring a scarecrow contest.  Walking down Main Street this month you can see many different scarecrow types all designed and put up by various area businesses.  Those not located on Main Street are also invited to set up a scarecrow on Main Street.  Some scarecrows already in place include a pirate skeleton (pictured left), Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (pictured right), and the headless horseman (pictured middle).  All of these scarecrows will be put up from

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Classic Broadway featured

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Akron Community Band will feature Classic Broadway on July 11 as they present their third of eight concerts in the Russell Park gazebo, Main Street, Akron. The concert begins at 8 p.m. under the direction of Holly Meides and Karlyn Backus, with a variety of “band favorite’ selections. All are invited to come enjoy a summer evening in Russell Park, which now has an upgraded, more easily accessible amphitheater.  There will be refreshments for sale in the refreshment stand. Upcoming concerts Concerts, sponsored by the Village of Akron, Town of Newstead, and County of Erie begin at 8 p.m. in

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NRD Splashes into Summer!

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Summer 2025 Programs & Activities The Town of Newstead Recreation Department offers the following programs for Summer ‘25… AM Fitness & Fun, AM REC/PM REC, After Hours Swim, Field Trip Fridays & Special Events.  Highlights for the six weeks of the NRD Summer Recreation Season include the following…

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Mistake in July 3 issue

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Please accept my apology for an error in the July 3 issue. The Dates to Note represents activities in 2024, not the 2025 dates. Correct Dates follow Fourth of July Fireworks display, Veterans Park, Buell St. Akron, N.Y.  Food and Novelty Vendors 5 to 9 p.m.; Fireworks display at dusk on July 3. Fourth of July Celebration and Parade, Main Street and Russell Park area, Village of Akron.  NHS Pie Sale and Quilt Raffle, Power Wheels and Soap Box Derby, Chicken BBQ, and more beginning at 9 am.  Gala Parade at 4:30 p.m. Akron Community Band Concert – Friday, July

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